Shamar O'Brien Taylor, 36, departed this earthly dwelling and took his rest with the Lord on September 29, 2023. He was born in High Point, NC, on January 19, 1987, to Ardria (Kate) Bridges-Mitchell and Robert Lee Taylor II. He was preceded death by his grandfather, Alonzo Bridges, Robert L. Taylor Sr., and grandmother, Lucy Mae Taylor.
He attended High Point Central High School where he was a member of the Graduating Class of 2005. Shamar was an All- Conference Defensive Back/Punt Returner for the Mighty Black Bison football team. He also was on High Point Central’s 2004 football team when they finished #2 in the state.
Shamar graduated from Forsyth Technical College in 2016 with an Associate Degree in Carpentry and was a Certified Lineman, he was also on the Dean’s List. He was a sub-contractor specializing in home improvements and owned his own business (Taylor’s Home Improvements) doing home renovations. He loved working with his blessed hands. Shamar took great pride in his accomplishments, his work, and especially with his family.
Those left to cherish precious memories are; his mother, Ardria Bridges-Mitchell (Mario); father, Robert Lee Taylor II (Nadean); brother, Robert L. Taylor, III. (Christyn); son, Amari Taylor; daughter, Breonna Taylor; nephews, Chon (Champ) Taylor, Kobe Jacob Taylor; special friend, Jessica Woods; special daughter, Isabella Woods; special brother, Darrius Johnson; grandmother, Mrs. Asalee Bridges; aunts, uncles, and a host of cousins, friends and family, that will miss him dearly.
A private funeral service will be held.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
Always Remember Kate Robert And The Immediate Family God Is A Miracle Worker ❣️🙏💋🙏💯🍇🌹🧤🎭🌈⛑️🧷🧴🪢📫🕑🥥📽️🎤🧸 From the Witherspoon Family and the Rorie Family 💔😂💟🧤🎭🌈
Praying for the Bridges Family On This Day The Bible Verse is Matthew Verse Chapter 14 Verse 42 😭💔⛑️🎤🎃🎤🍇🙏🕑📫🧴🧩🏀🪢💜🏐⚾💯🥥🎠🙏🧩🏈🏸🏈🧷😭🧸💐🏀💟🧤🎭 From the Witherspoon Family and the Rorie Family 💔😭
Sorry for the loss of your loved one Shamar was a good person with high spirits and will be truly missed a lot. Carmen
For Taylor Family, my condolences. I only met Shamar a couple of times but was able have seen what a fine hard working man he was. His dream of building and handing down his renovation company to his son Amari was strongly expressed in our conversations. Death came too soon. He will be missed by all who knew him without a doubt. Again know my prayers and thoughts are with all that survive him. This time will be very difficult but remember our Heavenly Father will carry you through this sudden and devastating loss.
This took a lot for me to do I couldn't at first Sending my prayers to Kate Robert your children your brother your special friend and the entire family God got you all Shamar aka (Kash) you will be missed and your smile will definitely be missed Im just lost for words right now but Shamar I going to check on your mother from time to time. To the family may the love of God strengthen you in every way you may need. I'm praying for your strength healing comfort and your peace my family loves you. Love always yaya that's what your mother always calls me 🙏🏾 (yakee) Rest high Kash 🕊️🕊️
To The Bridges Family The Bible Verse for Today is Psalms 46 Let Go And Let God 🌈🎭🧤🌹⛑️🧷💟🙏🍇💋🎃🎤📽️ From the Witherspoon Family and the Rorie Family 💔😭⛑️
To Mrs Asalee And Phyllis And Big Tony And Eric Bridges God is In Control today and every day after this Just remember to Always Put Him First in Everything That You all continue to do in Your Everyday Life.💜🙏🍇💋🧤🎭🌈⛑️💔🧷💟🥥🕑📫💯🧴🧩🎤📽️🎱🎃🏀🎠🧸 From the Witherspoon Family and the Rorie Family 💔😂
To Kate and the Immediate Family I Am Praying for You Y'all And you know that God Doesn't make no mistakes he just needed another Angel and he chose our Shamar ⛑️😭💔💜🧸🌈🧤🎭🎠🏀🏸🙏🌹💐🧩🧴💯📫🕑🥥💋💟🍇🧷 From the Witherspoon Family and the Rorie Family 💔😭⛑️🌈🎭🧤💋🍇
Shamar it saddens me that you left so soon. You were my Son from another Mother... You were a joy to have around. I am glad that I was able to speak with you one last time. I just wish I could have seen you. Take your rest now Son.. you have gained your wings... Fly high. Always in my heart. Love you.
Sending prayers up for your mom, dad, brother, son, and daughters and the rest of the family. We loved you bro. I want forget that smile and laugh. This may be hard right now. But I now understand god needed you the most. You were a great cousin and really loved you family! Until we meet again. I love you and you will be missed. 💚😇 Love your big cuz Larry. M
My condolences to the Taylor family ! Shamar was an amazing person ! May God be with you all as you deal with this difficult time ! I am praying for you all ! Rest peacefully Shamar ! I love you ! 💚
Sending prayers up for your mom, dad, brother, son, and daughters and the rest of the family. We loved you bro. I want forget that smile and laugh. This may be hard right now. But I now understand god needed you the most. You were a great cousin and really loved you family! Until we meet again. I love you and you will be missed. 💚😇
Sending my condolences, thoughts, prayers and love to Shamar's son, Amari and his entire family. Praying that God comfort and strengthen you all for the days and times ahead. You all have my deepest sympathy. I pray that the memories of the happy times you had with him can be of some comfort during this incredibly difficult time. Sheila Mason
Sending my condolences, thoughts, prayers and love to Shamar's son, Amari and his entire family. Praying that God comfort and strengthen you all for the days and times ahead. You all have my deepest sympathy. I pray that the memories of the happy times you had with him can be of some comfort during this incredibly difficult time.
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy will come in the morning. Praying for the parents and family of Shamar. Sending you love and light during this time cuz Rob. Sending love and peace to his lil brother Rob.
To Shamar's family.... Even in the darkest hour you can see how much he was loved. Shamar meant so much to a lot of people. He will be missed. Rest Peacefully Mr. Cowboy 💚🕊️
A.Haywood
My condolences and prayers to Robert and family. May God give you all His peace and happy loving memories.🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️ Donnell Stafford Smith
Sending prayers and condolences to the family love Rosa Ervin
Praying for Kate and the immediate Family From the Witherspoon Family and the Rorie Family 💔😭 I am just loss for Words right now but The Lord Will See Us Through This Transition of My Brother in Christ 😭🙏 💔🧸🧷💯⛑️🧴📫🎃🌹🧤🎭
To you Kate and Robert Taylor His brother Robert and all the family. Im here not only through this, but afterwards. You know how much I loved Shamar and he will always be in my heart forever, and has been a beloved part in my family's life for near 20yrs. We share a wonderful grandson with his son Amari Obrien Taylor and his mom Ashley. He's a mirror image with that smile, and yes it sure takes a village, not to mention another bundle of joy coming with his daughter, and her mom Jess. Whew, Its never easy, and no I dont know what you are feeling and that is not to be questioned but I do know God is here to help in the Healing Comfort Love Understanding Respect and Peace thats needed This is a journey that will never end I love you all Ms Helen and family
To Kate And Mrs.Asalee Bridges Family I am so Sorry for the Passing of Your Son And Grandson To Be Absent From the Body is to Be present with the Lord 🙏💯🌹🧤⛑️💔🌈😭🧴
The Bible Verse for the Taylor Family and the Bridges Family Psalms Chapter 61 Verse 2 From the Witherspoon Family and the Rorie Family 💔😂💟🧤🎭🌈⛑️🧷🧴🏀🧸
Praying for the Taylor and Bridges Family From the Witherspoon Family and the Rorie Family 💔😂💜💯🍇💯🍇🌹🙏💋🧤🎭🌈💐💋🕑🪢🎠🧴🧷⛑️🧩🎃🎠🌹🥥📫🧴🟣🎱 Kate My Prayers go out to you and your Immediate Family 💔😂 💜💯 From Your Best Friend From Vernon Street Toni Witherspoon Rorie 😂💔⛑️💯🌹💐🌈🏸🏀📽️🎤
To the Taylor Family may God give you peace and comfort Knowing that he is in a better place. May God bless each and one of you. Andy G. and Family.
Kate we are sorry for the loss of your son and a cousin we didn't get a chance to me but the loss still hurts because we're family. May the love of God strengthen you in every way you may need. Love always the Bridges and Jacobs Family 6GJP
Kate I can not begin to imagine your pain I'm am definitely praying for you, Robert and your family 🙏. Im praying for strength, comfort and peace during this difficult season. Love Sonya Roper & Family
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